Most intriguing NU newcomer...

Aug 19, 2026 10:25 PM

I've seen a lot of "newcomer" pieces this offseason, but according to The Athletic, Northwestern's most intriguing newcomer is not a transfer, but offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.

"Kelly, who flamed out in his latest NFL stint, is back in the college game, where he’s always been viewed as a sharp offensive mind. But his best work came at Oregon and Ohio State while operating with top-level talent. Will he be able to build a successful offense at Northwestern?"

I'm inclined to believe that Kelly, who has almost always succeeded at the college level, will lead Northwestern to a solid offensive season this year. That could be revolutionary for the historically defense-first program.

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